About .ac.nz
New Zealand is a large island nation in the Pacific Ocean, located east of Australia. New Zealand consists of two main islands as well as a number of smaller islands. New Zealand has a strong modern economy, mainly focused on foreign trade, with dairy products, minerals, wood, and agricultural products all being major exports. The .AC.NZ domain extension is intended for use by academic institutions.
DNSSEC is available for .ac.nz domain
Frequently asked questions about .ac.nz.
How do I buy a .ac.nz domain?
To purchase your domain name, you must first search for the availability of the unique phrase (without spaces or with hyphens). If the domain name is available, you may then add it to the cart to register for up to 10 years. If the .ac.nz country code domain is not available, then either modify your phrase, or inquire about purchasing the name outright through 101domain's Domain Concierge Service.
Are there requirements, documents, or information needed for .ac.nz?
Valid government documents proving you are a Tertiary educational institutions in New Zealand.
Technical information for .ac.nz.
- TLD .ac.nz
- Type ccTLD
- Registration 36.99 USD / year
- Renewal 45.99 USD / year
- Transfer 36.99 USD / Transfer in your .ac.nz
- Time to Register 2 Days
- Registration Period 1 - 10 years
- Private Registration Not Available
- DNSSEC Supported / Learn how to add DNSSEC
- Trustee/Proxy Service No
- Individuals can register No
- Businesses can register Yes
- Registry Internet NZ
- Information updated 2025-07-15
Why manage your .ac.nz domain with 101domain?
101domain is an international domain registration service with the largest selection of global domain names across a variety of regions. A .ac.nz domain is just one of the many TLDs we can find, register, and manage for you and your business.